Yesaya is in charged as Field Supervisor in Expansion Management division. He is as responsible for the activities related to community partnership in SOBI’s new expansion areas such as feasibility study and mapping for social, ecological, and economic condition of the new area. He also engages with the cooperative in collaboration with local NGO to ensure the process of forest management meets the FSC and SVLK standards. He believes that SOBI could give impact for sustainable community-based forest management unit. Yesaya graduated from Oceanography Department in Universitas Diponegoro, Semarang, Indonesia. He has strong interest in environmental issue as well as education and community empowerment. Previously he has contributed as the author of “Kisah dari Banggai” (Story from Banggai) book as one of the proof for his dedication in education and environment. He worked for Indonesia Mengajar (Indonesia Teaches Program) as Education Facilitator Batch IX in 2016 for Banggai area, Central Sulawesi. In 2017, Yesaya involved in the project of Youth as Pioneer and Contributor program with Regional Division of Government for Youth, Sport, and Tourism in Central Java. In his spare time, he enjoys volunteering in reading house of Semarang, geasaviour community, and exploring nature with his family. He can be contacted in pamungkas.yesaya@sobi.co.id

Dyah was an Education Improvement Facilitator of Indonesian Teaches Movemet (Gerakan Indonesia Mengajar) who has been worked and lived in Kepulauan Yapen, Papua. Her interest in social activities and her educational background as a Bachelor of Forestry at Silviculture Department, Forestry Faculty, Bogor Agricultural University, encouraged her in joining SOBI as a field supervisor for community partnership. Dyah was also very interested in the field of ecology and was involved in several ecological projects, such as; Mt. Anak Krakatau-Lampung, Mt. Merapi-Yogyakarta, Kapuas Hulu-West Kalimantan, Bunder National Park (Tahura Bunder), Gunung Kidul-Yogyakarta, and Dramaga Research Forest-Bogor. Dyah has also been a sub-professional Facilitator at the Center for Human Resources Planning and Development, BP2SDM of Indonesia Environment and Forestry Ministry and internship at PT Timah (Persero) Tbk, Bangka Belitung. She has spent a lot on social activities. She would be able to be contacted via kusumaningrum.dyah@sobi.co.id

Nisa works as an Internal Control System of SOBI to develop its sustainable forestry system. SOBI has an ethical system that uses innovation in technology to improve human and environmental wellbeing. It aligns with Nisa’s perspectives of sustainable life thus she decided to join SOBI. Previously, Nisa worked with Biodiversity Ecosystem Service Teams as an undergraduate researcher and Tripper Inc. as part of sustainable agriculture developer. Nisa graduated from bachelor degree majoring biology from Universitas Padjadjaran. She likes reading, travelling, writing and learning multiple disciplines. She can be reached through this email at arniesa.endah@sobi.co.id

Adila joins Business Development at SOBI to work on new business initiative with focus in implementing carbon offset, sustainable land rehabilitation, timber and non-timber forest product marketing consolidation. Adila is always eager to have personal development in a dynamic work environment with high commitment in sustainable development and social contribution. Adila believes SOBI to be the best place to create greater impact to the nation as a community-based natural resources management company in Indonesia. As a Biology graduate from Diponegoro University, Adila is equipped with excellent environmental research background and community development skill qualities. Former to this position, Adila worked as Project Management Intern at Coordinating Ministry of Maritime Affairs of Republic Indonesia. In her leisure time, she likes to watch movies/tv series and enjoys indie music live event. She can be reached at adila.nawan@sobi.co.id

Mustafid is assigned as the head of branch operational in Gunung Kidul under Forest Planning and Operations Department. He is responsible for the forest management to fulfill the company’s and FSC’s standards. He is also in charged in maintaining stakeholder relationship with cooperative, government, and key persons at local area. Besides, he is also developing and executing the expansion plan the company branch to reach the target of 300 hectare annually. Mustafid joint SOBI as he is interested in sustainable business model in forestry. Previously, he worked as the researcher for Vector project in the ministry of Health in Indonesia. Mustafid graduated from bachelor degree majoring Biology at UIN Sunan Kalijaga University, Yogyakarta. He likes to play music and archery sport in his leisure time. He can be contacted through mustafid.amna@sobi.co.id

Dian is in charged as Community Partnership in SOBI whose responsibilities are conducting capacity building of SOBI’s new partner and ensure the new partner fully understanding SOBI’s SOP and FSC standards. Dian joins SOBI because working in community development is his passion and he truly believes that farmers in grass root level deserve better market access. Previously, he worked as an intern with people of Merangin Regency, Jambi in carbon stock monitoring project. Dian is an bachelor alumni of Biology department from Institut Teknologi Bandung. His leisure time is spent by reading, mountaineering, watching film, and brewing coffee. Dian can be contacted through email : putra.dian@sobi.co.id

Sigit is in charged as GIS Coordinator who is responsible in mapping protected area, high conservation area and cooperative members’ lands. He also delivers the training for cooperatives to be able to conduct delineation activity independently. Sigit joins SOBI as he believes in SOBI’s approach to achieve sustainable forest management. Previously, Sigit worked for Center for Vector Health Research and Development and Reservoir Disease as a researcher for Special Research on Vector and Reservoir Disease project in Maluku Tenggara and Bengkalis, Riau. Sigit graduated from Biology Department for his undergraduate study in Universitas Islam Negeri Sunan Kalijaga, Yogyakarta. He spends his leisure time with photo-hunting, video-editing, and playing guitar. He can be contacted through: sigit.yudi@sobi.co.id

Setyo is in charged as Community Partnership in SOBI who is responsible in engaging with SOBI’s stakeholders in the field. Setyo joins SOBI as he believes that sustainable business will empower community and develop its economic condition thus could be one of the answers for Indonesian problems. Previously Setyo joined Indonesian Youth Adventure Day. He graduated from Biology department for bachelor degree in Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta (UNY). He likes to watch movies, reading, and adventuring in his spare time. Setyo can be contacted through setyo.sulistyono@sobi.co.id

Joko is responsible in managing activities for communities and bridging communication with cooperative for supporting SOBI’s business expansion. He is maintaining the relations with SOBI’s local stakeholders to comply with the sustainable forest management standards. Joko join SOBI as he believes in SOBI’s business approach for sustainable forest management. Previously, Joko worked as enumerator in several health and environmental survey projects. Joko graduated from Biology Department in UIN Sunan Kalijaga University, Yogyakarta. He spends his leisure time adventuring and enjoying wildlife photography. He can be contacted through: joko.setiyono@sobi.co.id

With his background in Natural Science, Andre is in charged as Business Development in SOBI who is responsible in preparing potential business initiatives on implementation of natural resources management focusing on forest product marketing consolidation and sustainable land rehabilitation. He is also developing relevant models for commodity community-based business. Andreas joins SOBI as he believes that SOBI as a social enterprise will create social value, inclusive growth and creating profit to fuel its future growth in managing natural-resource commodities. Previously, Andreas was working as the field team in Fujiyoshida Fieldwork Project conducting research projects using camera traps on monitoring wildlife. He was also an intern PT Newmont Nusa Tenggara (Sumbawa) for the project of progressivity of Reclamation Land Program. Andreas graduated from Institut Teknologi Bandung with bachelor degree in biology. In his leisure time, he loves traveling, enjoy outdoor activities, and doing several sports. He can be reached through: vetra.andreas@sobi.co.id

Nida is in charged as Sales and Marketing in SOBI. She is responsible for all the sales of FSC certified-timber from community forest to the wood working industry. She also takes a part as marketing team which involves the task of researching and presenting products to customer. Nida graduated from Bandung Institute of Technology for her bachelor degree majoring Forestry Engineering. In her spare time, she runs online business in fashion named @delta.id. Last, she is a golden hour lover and nature landscape enthusiast. She can be contacted through: huda.nida@sobi.co.id

Hari Budiarto (Aji) is responsible for Forest Planning and Operations. His duty comprises forest data collection and management, harvest planning and execution, and wood administration and chain of custody. Aji joins SOBI because he believes that sustainable forest management would bring forest benefit balance for both society and nature. Previously, Aji built his own barbershop business while pursue his passion in music and audio. Aji graduated from Operational Management at Universitas Indonesia, Jakarta. Aji used to spend his free time listening to music, traveling to nature, playing guitar, and reading. Aji can be reached via: budiarto.hari@sobi.co.id

Pani is in charged as Expansion Management in SOBI whose responsibility is engaging with existing and potential business stakeholders. He develops the partnership strategy for SOBI’s business expansion involving potential NGOs and cooperatives to collaborate in implementing natural resource sustainable business. He is also developing branding and marketing strategy for the company to leverage and compete in the market. Pani joins SOBI as he believes that inclusive business is the answer for sustainable and responsible business model in the future. Previously, he worked in corporate and development sector namely Nestle Indonesia and Indonesia Mengajar (Indonesia Teaches Movement) as part of business expansion and partnership management. Pani graduated from master degree majoring International Development Studies in Wageningen University, Netherland and bachelor degree majoring International Relations in Universitas Gadjah Mada, Indonesia. He likes to travel, read, or watch nature documentary series in his leisure time. He can be contacted though email: vaspintra.pani@sobi.co.id

Laras began her career in environmental field as a project officer of the first energy efficiency competition for schools and homes. Her passion in sustainability and behavior change makes her interested to join SOBI as Partnership Management. In SOBI, she oversees the company’s forest partnership expansion projects and manages day-to-day relations with existing cooperative partners. Laras is also responsible to ensure the new and existing cooperative partners to fully-implement sustainability practices that based on FSC and SVLK certification standard. Prior to joining SOBI, Laras filled various role from project officer to educator for WWF-Indonesia, Danish Energy Management, and Centre for Education and Research in Environmental Strategies (CERES) Melbourne, Australia. She graduated with distinction from Master of Environment program in University of Melbourne, Australia. In her spare time, she enjoys watching horror movies and playing mobile games. She can be reached at llarasati@sobi.co.id

Has expertise on social enterprise, strategy, organization, and marketing. Impressive 8-year working experience in consulting and banking field (Marine change on sustainable fishery projects, ADB serving local government of Jakarta, McKinsey serving MNCs across Asia, and Mandiri)

20-years experience on developing community-based organization in forestry and marine sectors. Has received several international awards in regard to his highly influential track records in natural resource management.